CalCOFI Information Archive - SIO Cruise Planning

Submit a cruise plan; post a cruise prospectus on calcofi.com
Contact resident technician group (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) regarding cruise needs - crane, winch, loading, benches, securing vans & gear
- RV New Horizon 2-Van Setup: Chl/Rad & LTER; 3-Van Setup: Chl-Rad, LTER, & CUFES
Pre-cruise meeting with MarFac et al - meet with New Horizon captain, MarFac, restechs, STS
Isotope utilization form
One month before the cruise:
- Authorization Forms - Request to use isotopes aboard SIO vessels (SIO scientists): Fillable PDF form
- Download/complete/submit a cruise planning guide: XLS
- Loading plan for deck & interior spaces: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Winch & wire needs: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Notices to Mariners
- Clearance to work inside U.S. Navy operations area; Southern California Naval Operations page
Two week before the cruise:
- Complete/Submit Scientific Party list
- Receive/submit participants forms:
  - Alcohol, Drugs & Sexual Harassment Aboard SIO Vessels Form
  - Physical Ability to Work at Sea Form
  - Medical Questionaire (Optional but recommended for anyone with prescriptions)
- Travel Insurance
UNOLS post-cruise assessment: Web-based form

SIO Chief Scientist Information Links